Hixson Happenings
166th Issue, November 17, 2023
Due to Thanksgiving Break, there will be no Hixson Happenings on November 24.
Important Dates
November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break, no school
November 27 - Late Start Day
November 30 - School Play, 6:30 pm
December 1 - School Play, 6:30 pm
December 6 - Band Concert, 6pm + HX & WGHS Choir Concert, 7pm
December 11 - Hixson Recognition Breakfast
December 12 - Hixson Music Showcase, 4pm - 6pm
December 15 - all Camp Wyman payments due
December 19 & 20 - 8th grade visits to WGHS
December 21 - 1st semester ends
December 22 - January 3 - Winter Break
January 4 - School resumes from Winter Break
Very Special Guests Visit Hixson Today!
We had some very special guests visit Hixson today so they could see all of the amazing things we have to offer to our students! Two Missouri Board of Education reps, Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge and Kerry Casey, as well as Christina Andrade Melly, Missouri's 2023 Teacher of the Year, engaged in a student-led tour of our school so that they could see Hixson in action. Dr. Simpson, Superintendent of WGSD, and Samantha Hayes, Dr. Mayes's former colleague and organizer of the visit, also joined us on the tour.
Jordan Cooper, Simone Taylor, and Miriam Yau were our student tour guides. They spoke to what they love about Hixson Middle School, and they pointed out specific aspects of our school that makes us special. We are grateful for our visitors today and we believe they were impressed with Hixson Middle School!
Hixson Students Participated in Special Olympics Unified Bowling!
Hixson Students Performed Well in Chess Tournament Last Weekend!
Last weekend's Gateway League Chess Tournament was a success for our Hixson participants! Will Peterson, Jaxon Ward, Fin Bartels, and Fin Pagliarini earned the first place trophy in the K-8 division. Additionally, Will and Jaxon both earned medals in their personal divisions. Congratulations to our amazing students!
Pictured are Will and Jaxon.
Student and Staff Recognition
This school year the counseling team is working with building administrators to encourage and enhance student and staff recognition. Our goal is to help foster a positive school environment where students and staff are able to be recognized for their progress within the building.
The counseling department designed a recognition process around the school’s core values of Positive Relationships, Respect and Teamwork for students. They also designed a recognition process for student’s to nominate staff members which focuses on positive relationships, positive impact on learning, and positive academic experiences. We are excited to host our first recognition ceremony on Monday December 11th.
Staff members and parents of nominated students will be invited to attend. If your student is receiving an award you will receive an invitation from the counseling department. We are excited for this new opportunity to recognize the amazing work that happens daily at Hixson Middle School.
Attendance Reminders
Spirit Week, Nov 15-21
We will be having a Turkey Day Spirit Week from Nov 15-21. Please see the attached flyer for more details!
Thank you, Hixson PTO!
We'd like to take a moment to say thank you to our PTO for giving $3,500 to support families who need assistance with the cost of Camp Wyman! We would also like to thank our PTO for donating funds to support students and staff with the Book Fair this fall!
As always, we very much appreciate the continued support from the Hixson PTO!
Webster Groves Holiday House Tour Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are on sale now for the 2023 Webster Groves Holiday House Tour! The tour will be held on Sunday, December 3rd from 2-6pm all around the Webster Groves area. We expect this year's event to sell out, so grab your ticket early.
Link to purchase tickets is: https://hixsonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/holiday-house-tickets
Tickets will go on sale at local stores in a couple of weeks.
Volunteer for a Free Ticket: All volunteers receive a free ticket to the tour, so if you want to grab a shift and help us with the event, we welcome your help and you can forgo buying a ticket. Link for volunteer shifts is here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4EAEAA2CA4F85-45084112-webster
WGHS Curriculum Night
Amazing things happen at Webster Groves High School when students are allowed to discover their passions and work with caring staff who foster their tenacious will to become scholars, craftsmen, and artisans. At WGHS, we strive to offer intellectually dynamic experiences. We are excited to open our doors on December 5th to Hixson 7th and 8th grade students, prospective families, current WGHS families, and the WG community!
At our Curriculum and Preview Night, you’re invited to:
- Attend a Preview Night presentation (for all incoming freshmen)--Learn about a general overview of the high school, academic plan for freshmen, extra-curricular opportunities and athletics overview, summer opportunities for incoming freshmen, and answers to your most common questions
- Attend Curriculum Night sessions (for incoming freshmen)--Please join the WGHS Counselors as we introduce course offerings and instructions on selecting classes for next year
- See student demonstrations, performances, and rehearsals
- Catch a JV/Varsity basketball game, with FREE admission
- Take advantage of our Child Development drop-in children's activities while you attend
- Tour the building
- Shop in the Spirit Wear Store
- Witness our THRIVE student businesses deliver their pitches in the Digital Strike Pitch Competition
- Learn more information about WGHS clubs, activities, and sports
Zoom link for Science Fair meeting below
Team & Department Newsletters
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Contact Us
Email: mayes.shenita@wgmail.org
Website: https://www.webster.k12.mo.us/Hixson
Location: 630 South Elm Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Phone: 314-963-6450
Facebook: facebook.com/HixsonMiddleSchool